“I Kinda Want One Now”: Olympia Champion Derek Lunsford’s New Born Baby Girl Sparks Heartfelt Reactions From Bodybuilding Community

Derek Lunsford is the new star in the horizon of bodybuilding‘s skies. He not only won the 2023 Mr Olympia but also people’s hearts. Despite the controversy with Hardi Choopan’s walkout, Lunsford truly deserved the win and he has since been blessed! And now that streak continues with the birth of his child. Yes, his wife, Jhelsin Mabaga recently gave birth to a baby girl and both are safe and healthy.

Lunsford was elated to share the news with everyone on the internet and he uploaded the post on Instagram with adorable pictures of his daughter and wife.

Derek Lunsford is a father

Lunsford and Jhelsin Mabaga shared the happy news through Instagram and the bodybuilding champion posted some wholesome pictures of mommy and baby. He captioned the post saying, “Welcome to the world sweet baby girl 💗. You are already so so loved 💗💗#Lunsfordfamily#newchapter#pregnancyjourney.”

The pictures consisted of Lunsford and Mabaga holding the newborn and smiling at the camera. There was also an adorable picture of baby Lunsford with mama where she was kissing her adorable cheeks. The post also consisted of a picture where the bodybuilding champion was cradling his daughter and she is so tiny she got lost in the strong arms of her father.

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The couple had been giving updates about their pregnancy for so long including uploading a photoshoot that the fans have been anticipating this for a long time. Many more pictures graced the post and fans could not hold their excitement any longer and commented on the post and even Ronnie Coleman posted comments.

Fans show their affection

All the comments were about how happy the bodybuilding world is and they shared their well wishes to the new parents. Ronnie Coleman said, “Oh wow!!!! I just looked at the baby pics, the most prettiest, gorgeous, baby girl ever, so amazingly beautiful.” One person was so moved that they said, “Cr*p I kinda want one now…Congratulations!!!” Another fan said, “Congratulations to you two! 🩷🩷.”

One follower cheered and congratulated him and said, “Congratulations Derek! May your joys of fatherhood be plenty!” Another fan chimed in, “Congratulations!! Glory to God!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻.” 

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Lunsford and his wife are elated with the new little addition to their family and now the bodybuilder not only has to have a good strength to win competitions but also to protect his daughter.